| 摘要 |
An amphibian 1 for use on land and water comprises a hull having a planing surface 2, and at least one retractable suspension apparatus 4 movable from a vehicle supporting position to a retracted position. The retractable suspension apparatus comprises for each wheel 5, upper and lower suspension arms 8, 9 that are pivotably connected at inboard ends to a support structure within the hull, and are pivotably connected at outboard ends to a suspension upright 7. Upright 7 extends from a first, upper connection past a second, lower connection to a location 10 for a wheel hub mounting. The suspension upright when deployed in land use extends externally of the hull across a side face 2A of the planing surface, while the lower suspension arm 9 remains above the top of the planing surface 2 throughout use of the amphibian on land. This suspension arrangement allows the hull to have no cutouts in its planing surface. |
